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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-04
IMPoRTNT

when you visit or leave New York City, save
baggage exprcssaFc and cnrringc hire, ano
stop 10 the Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand
Central Depot
Elegant rooms nttcd up at a cost OF one mil
lion dollars reduced 40 tl.OO and upwards per
day. European plan, elevator, restauran
supplied with the best. Horse cars, staSes
and elevated railroads 20 AL depOts. Familie
can live better for less money at the Grant
Union Hotel than al any otherfirst-class hote
In the city
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-04
/ crest Hill.

The Missionary meeting will be
held at Mrs. IIendershot's this week
Saturday.
\ large delegation went from
this place to attend the teachers as
ISOLATION at Alma and were well
pleased.
Cayc Woods pile Of lumber and
timber for his new barn is growing
in size: also, Martin Nandcrbeet is
preparing to build.
Our ticket agent has received tick
cts to all points on this road, and in
structions TO the effect that parties
of five can obtain excursion rates.
a sister of Mrs. ii. w. Sandals,
who has been visiting in Ohio, where
the mud is so deep travel is impos'
sible, is coming this winter to enjoy
Michigan snow. Twcnty-one years
since the sisters met.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-04

Don't fail to be Under the Gaslightr
this evening.
ID. Ely is rapidly recovering from
his recent severe fall, and will soon be
at his post of duty.
Darius Reid, Of Arcadia, was appoint
ed agent in Gratiot county for the State
Board of Corrections and Charities, ON
Tuesday.
Thoughts are entertained by the man
agement Of Wright's Opera House
Band to change the date Of their con-
cert to Wednesday, night Feb. lG) i'll
stead of the IS. Full announcement
will appear next week.
The Masonic hall in the Church block
is gradually nearing completion and we
are Informed that our citizens may look
for a grand entertainment and dedica.
ton when it is completed. This order
never does things by halves and you
may as we'll keep your eye open for tn,
date.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-04
A Happy Event.


Last Saturday evening about $50
a pleasant event occurred in the
Normal Dormitory Sitting Room, in
the presence of about - invited
guests. The event we refer to was
the marriage of Prof b. A. Wclstcad,
Principal of the Normal, and Miss
Alice Pickell, Of Algonac, for
some time past a student at the
Normal, Rev. VIM. Charles, of st.
Ions, officiating. Shortly after the
impressive ceremony the company
repaired to the dining room where
the students Of the Normal were all
assembled to enjoy the elegant re-
past in waiting. This partaken of
the company adjourned to the chapel
where Mr.. and. Mrs. Welstead par
ticipated in the Grand March and
then enjoyed themselves in noting
the enjoyment Of others.
Although he has been a resident
of Alma but few months he has
made many friends and is respected
by all. His bride is spoken of as a
lady Of culture and is highly esteem
ed among her scquaintances. The
happy couple have the best wishes
of host of friends, among whom
the RECORD wishes to be remem
bered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-04
Elyell.

George Tauft and Miss Nora Hill
singer were married Jan. Goth.
The new d. /. u y. bridge one.
half mile east of town is completed.
Kick Woods mill is running at a
lively rate this winter II was clos
ed three days last week on account
of two OF his men being sick.
The bolt-saw.mill has shut down
for weck-gonc 60 RiyerdaIc-but
will come back here and stay nearly
or all the rest Of the winter and make
business lively.
A family gathering was held at
Charley Taylor's, where all the rela-
tiyes were present and partook of
roast duck and many other good eata-
bles. A pleasant day was spent and
all went home wishing he had some
more duck.
Died, January 81, Mr.. Calvin b.
Fisher an old and respected pioneer.
He leaves a wife and ten children,
besides many friends throughout
the county, where he has been we'll
known and respected for so many
wears. lie has been n great sufferer
for many months The funeral oc-
CURED at the school house, Wcjncs-
day, at II o'clock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-04
st. Louis.

granted patent on car coupling
last week, which appears to be very
useful invention.
Col. Elwell sold his farm, con
sisting of 100 acers, and laying two
miles west of town, last week, to q
New York gentleman for $4,000.
Mrs. J. #. Church, last week, re
ceived 50 900 from the Conn. Mutual
Life Insurance Co, or the life of hel
husband, the late }. NJ. Church.
The Cong'l society have decided
to present that funniest of all pro
grams Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works
on Friday evening Feb. 18th. More
than five laughs for cent guaran
teed.
Our citizcns tremble and turn pale
nowadays when they see the ap
proach of Marshal Bordine. Cause
why, he has q tax roll that calls fol
$734.55 for sewer and sidewalk con
struction last season.
We neglected to mention, last
week, the destruction 10y fire of s. c.
Burgess barn, which occurred on the
night of the DIST. Barn and con
tents valued at $500, with a reported
insurance Of 5000. Cause of fire I'M
known.
The members Of the Ladies Re
lief Corps met at the home Of Mrs.
Ella Morgan, on Friday last, and
done big days work in the shape
of making garments for the poor.
This society is just four months old,
numbering about 30 members and
already has given to charitable pur-
poses over $4,000 worth of clothing,
wood etc.
One night last week o man was
found dead drunk on Washington
avenue, in the outskirts of the town.
He was taken care of for the night,
but the next day was staggering
along the street, apparently laying
out pattern for a rail fence, and re-
ceiving the iccrs Of the men $50 call
cd who sold him the liquor When
we have laws forbidding the sale of
intoXicants to confirmed drunkards,
why have We not officers with back
bone enough TO enforce such laws
9liN puii7A '''' '''''0' 90 A' ''O"
ueseI'es'
About $3.50 oiock Monday morn
ing the fire bell gave an alarm and
the residence of Mr.. Ford Hughes,
on main street. was discovered to be
on FIRE. The.tre company fastened tc
the scene, but their engine was frozC
up and much valuable time was los,
in trying 10 tAaw 1t out. There were
no hydrant> in the vicinity, and they
were finally compelled to procure
water from Henry, grist mill, but il
was too late. and the house was burn
cd 10 the ground, without anything
in the upper story being rescued.
There was no insurance and
the loss is about 200. Mr.. Hughes
is engaged i'm the hardware business
with his brother, Mr. Fred Hughes,
and the destruction OF ms pleasant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-04
WANTED.

one million feet Of White. Red anC
swamp Oak and 100000 feet of Bass
wood Logs. Highest market price IN
cash will be paid.
WmGhT * LUNIsDEN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-04
Whom a Cure is Guaranteed

Why will youLrcfusG TO be rel iycd Of
that cough which is liable to become seated
ON your lungs and 10 cause you many u
suffering day and slccgless nlgn.? Your
c ildren 1re lll t. b taken with the
or up ami die hctorc a doct rcin he sum
III nod b. vie and biain a rem dy
that vii no tail t'giyc relief from oughs
Colds, Nhoop ~ Cough. Group, and all
her Lung diicu ties. Hamilton Cough
Balls I'm. will do all this q rosts but q
ride. Price 2jNnd . cents per bottle.
Sold by y, ; Webb.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

If we are not very much mistaken,
there's an ordinance requiring all resi-
dents to keep their sidewalks clear of
snow, and if such ordinance is not COM
piled with, the city to do the work, the
cost of which is to be charged up in the
taxes of persons who are lacking in this
respect. The late heavy fall of snow
has occasioned considerable incon-
venience and discomfort to pedestrians,
for those who have cleaned their side
walks are decidedly in the minority.
In the future, the city marshal should
see to it that he spares enough of his
valuable time to the enforcement of
such ordinance-if there be any.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

The Kansas City Times on Monday
last had over column of special cor
respondence laudatory of Abilene and
Dickinson county. Mr.. Todd, of the
postofice news stand, disposed of 500
copies. Included in the mention of
Abilene, it spoke as follows of her
journals
The city Is possessed of three weekly
newspapers, the Gazette, the REFLEC-
TOR and the Journal also the Daily Ga
zette, an enterprise oftwo years. growth
and splendid paying investment for
its proprietors. 1t is a member of the
Kansas and Missouri press association.
and publishes the latest telegraphic
news of the day. The journals are
properly imbued with the spirit of west
ern enterprise and progress, and are fit
representatives of the live community
in which they are largely circulated.
The REFLECTOR is now engaged on a
mammoth illustrated edition of the CITY
and county, which Will be mailed to
20, 200 readers on March LIST,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24
Stand Aside"

Last week after a witness had given
in his evidence, Judge Nicholson sang
out his customary order, ''stand aside"
1t was the youngman's first appearance
in court as a witness. Stand aside
to him meant stand aside. He jumped
up and side-stepped to the right until
the railing around the jury box was
reached, when he braced up and stood
erect, with his left side towards his
Honor. 81 told you to stand aside"
said his Honor. The young man rolled
his eyes wildly around and side-stepped
to the left, bringing him near the wit
ness box again, with his left side care
fully turned towards the Judge. BY
this time Judge Nicholson was getting
righteously indignant, and "Stand
aside!' came from behind the throne
of justice in a forclble tone. The wit
ness was getting frantic by this time,
and with trembling limbs and choking
voice appealed to the court to tell HIM
which side to stand. 'Mr. Sheriff,
take charge of the Witness" said his
Honor. Such look of agonized inno-
cence came over the face Of the witness
that his Honor saw it was the fellows
ignorance and not done to be smart,
and the Sheriff was ordered to release
him. A smothered ripple of suppressed
laughter was heard to roll through the
loom, and business proceeded as usual.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

Abilene, nor any other city. can ever
experience a genuine boom when her
real estate men ignore the newspapers
and patronize firms hundreds of miles
away fol their job work. Let the news
papers cease to tell of town, and where
would it be? The labor and influence
are worth more than can be calculated,
and every man and real estate agent,
who would have his town grow and
prosper, should never let an opportunity
pass to show their appreciation, and
that in substantial way as we'll as kind
words, to the newspapers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24
PERSONAL.

Charley Porter has returned from hi
Eastern trip.
Rev. J. r. Madison, of the Metho
dist church, is seriously ill.
r. r. Van SAINT, with his wife, is
visiting friends in Mcpherson.
Squire Gillett, of Woodbine, took a
run down to Topeka last week.
J. B. Case left Sunday noon for st.
Louis, on few days business trip.
Archie Lifts and John Bostwick
started for Los Angeles, California, last
Monday.
Edward Rockefeller, of: Indiana, is
the guest of his cousin, Walter Rock
efellar.
Bert Austin, of Hayes township, is
being visited by his father, E. Austin,
from Illinois.
Thad Hamaker, of Chicago, son of J.
G. Hamaker, is in the city, visiting at
the residence of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Bonebrake left
last week for California, where they ex-
pect to enjoy themselves for month to
come.
Rev. Richard Wake came into the
city from Manhattan last Saturday.
His many friends here were pleased to
meet him.
Rev. DR.. Swahlen, of the Kansas
Wesleyan University, occupied the
pulpit in the Methodist church last
Sunday morning.
Adelina Patti and operatic company
went through the city in special train |
Thursday evening last, en- route from
Denver to Kansas City.
W. S. Hodge went on a business trip |
to the western part of the state last |
week. During his absence Geo. E.
Snyder acted as postmaster pro tenn.
r. n. Curtis, large Kansas stock
man, will be here in a few days, and
will build residence in Atwood. He |
has already purchased a ranch near the /
city.-At,oood Adu0cate.
John Easter, the agent for the Philip
Best Brewing Co., stayed over Sunday
In town. He says if the Murray bill
becomes law, Kansas will know his
smiling face no more.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24
w. 1. MILLER, Secretary.

The wooden awnings on Broadway
would serve the purpose of kindling
wood much better than the uses for
which they are now designed. Pull
down your signs of olden times, mer-
chants, tighten up your stores, put up
canvass awnings, and you will give one
of the principal business streets of Abb
lene much more metropolitan aspect
than that which it presents at present.
If we are going to boom, let us boom
all along the line, and get rid of all the
land marks of our primitive days. The
awnings on Broadway are away behind
the age, and they ought to 90.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

A most pleasant "soiree musicale"
was given last Tuesday evening at the
beautiful East Sd. st. home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Kirby. There were present
to enjoy their royal hospitality:
Mr. and Mira d. R. Gorden, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Hurd, Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Johns, Mr.. and MIS- p
j. stoddard, Mr.. and Mrs E. d. Humphrey, Mr.
and Mrs. A. j. Bingham, Mr.. and Mrs. Parker, Mr.
and Mrs. +. b. Boardman, DR.. and Mrs Hewett,
Mr., and Mrs W. G. Cowles, Mr.. and Mrs Shell
don. MI and Mrs W. j. Winfield, Mr.. and Mrs.
R q. Quinn, MI. and Mrs. John Johntz, Mr., and
Mra T. 81. Malott, Mr.. and Ms L. A. Reed, dr
and Mrs. c. G. Hawk, DR.. and Mrs. Austin, Mr.
and Mrs. c. G. Sterl, Nc. and Mrs. j. H. Mahan,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Hodge Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Giles, Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Halderman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Newhall, Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. Fisher,
Mr.. and Mrs John warneld, Mr.. and Mrs. O. Il.
Lebold, Mr. and Mrs. W. r. Pitts
Misses Jordan, Berry, Winfield, Bronson, Jones
Of Topeka, Davidson.
Mrs. Ball, Mrs Hogue.
Mecsrs. Suffer, Gilbert, Barnes. White, Stev-
ems Jncgs Eichelsags and. Reys Father Lesry.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

The BARRIERS, according to previous
agreement, commenced on Monday last
to charge fifteen cents for shaving.
Their trade, except in the case of few
to whom the extra five cents looks as
big as a mountain, is as good as ever.
Henry Hunter has bought nickel say
ings bank, in which, up to the present
epoch, he has deposited SLIGO. He is
thinking seriously of going down to En-
terprise next week, and buying that
town with the surplus, for the purpose
of making it an addition to the city,
and cutting it up into town lots.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:-In be-
half of the "big f." allow me to extend
to you our heartfelt thanks for your
presence at the rink this evening, and
to announce that in short while the
rink will again be opened for your
amusement. Again thanking you for
your attendance, the "big q wishes
you good night.-OarI Lnd.cau. n
The above is a verbatim talk made By
the genial and handsome clerk of Barnes
s. Nerthcraft's drug store, at the close
Of last Monday evenings skate. We
would advise Carl to quit the drug bust
ness and study for the bar, where his
rhetorical powers win have chance to
expand.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

Baird's Minstrels do pretty lively
work on the road. Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday of last week they
showed in Kansas City, Thursday in
Junction, Friday in this city, Saturday
in Salina, opening up in the Tabor
Opera, Denver, on Monday evening for
week. During their stay on the
Pacific coast they take in Oregon,
Washington Territory, British Column
bia and California.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

A fine Estey cabinet organ, which cost
$40, is now up for rattle at Henry
Hunters. One hundred and twenty
tickets will be sold at S1.0O each, the
drawing to take place when all the
numbers are disposed of. Our citizens
of speculative proclivities should en-
deavor to make SANDY by investing
in the enterprise.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

AT a meeting of the executive COM
mittee having the G.. A. R. encamp-
ment arrangements in charge, it was
thought best, so as to avoid misunder-
standing, to notify all those who have
agreed to furnish meals and lodging,
especially the latter, at private houses,
that they are expected to comply with
their agreement regardless of assistance
which they may wish to render the
different church societies. By order of
the executive committee.
w. l. MILLER, Secretary.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

The Gazette and friends commenced
work in earnest last Monday to raise
stock for said paper to the amount of
$4,000, claiming that it was needed, we
believe, to secure this territory for the
associated press dispatches against
neighboring towns. This looks like
the Gazette is trying to shut Salina out
from starting a daily. Our reporter
failed to state the success of the
scheme.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

AS the ladies have commenced to
register, we trust to see every voter of
them enrolled upon the city clerks
registry book. Not only register, ladies,
but vote, and vote just as hard and often
as the men do. Mrs. NJ. NJ. Bowman,
of the Sd ward. and Mrs. G. W. Mans
field, of the 1st ward, were the first
ladies of the city to assert their rights
in this matter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

Nine. French, of San Francisco, Cal,
land not Colorado, as the Gazette in
formed its readers) is in the city, stop
ping at the Merchants hotel. The
Madame is a fortune teller, and has
given our foreman such promising in
sight into his future life, that he has
been looking down upon US from a
higher altitude, with smile of serene
contempt, ever since.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

Abilene is booming with a big "B, :"
the real estate transfers the past week
amounting to nearly 100000. Every
day the prospects of Abilene becoming
a great city grow more fiattering, and
with it real estate advances. The day
of possibilities" is past and every one
can now rest assured of our city's future
greatness. Now is the time for moneyed
men to catch on, and don't you forget it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

Berry Bros. Mercantile
Company are now receiving
their spring stock of goods
which is beyond doubt the
largest, most complete and
best line ever received by any
one house in Central Kansas.
Call now and see what they
have to offer you in their
many different departments.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

cry Bros. Mercantile
Company have just received
their first car load of Hap
good listers, and more of
them are now on the road,
The Hapgood has an i'm
mense sale in this county,
and Berry Bros. is the place
to buy them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

While in Topeka the first of the week
Mayor Henquenet got bill introduced
before the legislature to compel the
railroad company to change the name
of the station from Wagram back to
Hope. If the bill passes, it will not
only compel the railroad company to
call the station Hope, but viii subject
them to a fine of $4,000 per day as long
as they shall leave the sign Wagram
out-Hope Her0ld.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

The railroad committee meet this
Thursday evening, for the purpose of
hearing a report from all circulators of
petitions, at which time it is expected
enough names will have been obtained
to call an election for both propositions,
the Rock Island and the Chicago,
Omaha & Southwestern.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24
Barnes & Northcraft have built a a,

Barnes & Northcraft have built a fine
Office in the rear Of their store. It is
on a raised platform, carpeted with
Brussels, and surrounded by railing,
which Charley Barnes says is intended
to keep out book agents and newspaper
men. 'Tain't high enough, Charley ;
we can easily step over, and talk an
arm off of you before you can telephone
for the marshal. Run barbed wire on
top, and Wen stay outside.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

The Coolidge Citizen gives the follow
ing good advice to the young men of the
east: "Young men, come west. Don't
board with your parents and lay around
the home nest in the sleepy old east
until the moss grows on your back,
but scatter out in the world and begin
on your own hook and make for your
self name"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

Edgar Duncan and Miss Mary E.
Simmons were united in marriage on
the 18th inst, the ceremony being per-
formed by the Rev. DIR. McKeehan, at
the residence of the brides father, P.
G. w. Simmons, on Cottage Ave.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

Tuesday evening large and enthusi-
astic meeting was held in the court
house, to make final arrangements to
accommodate the members of the G. A.
R. who will be here during the encamp
ment. Ringing speeches were made.
and it is safe to predict that Abilene
will not be found wanting in taking
care of their guests.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

Mrs. DR.. King and Mrs. G. c. Shaler
entertained large number of their
lady friends on Saturday evening last,
at their residence on Buckeye Ave.
The evening was spent in social diver
sions. A bountiful supper was done
ample Justice.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

The excursion train, having on board
the members of the legislature, pulled
into Abilene last Sunday morning, at
two o'clock, on the return trip to To-
peka. Hon. NJ. L. Potter and Hon.
Harrison Flora dropped off here, to
visit their families. They both report
an highly enjoyable trip.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

According to all reports the Jail at
Salina covers good deal of ground, at
least we would judge so, for a prisoner
lately sentenced to that institution has
been daily pedestrianising all over town.
Judge Nicholson has found remedy
for this previousness by ordering all
prisoners removed to the Ottawa
county Jail in Minneapolis.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

Brumm 81 Volkman left on Monday
evening for the east, to purchase a
stock of dry goods and groceries. They
intend to open up in Kirby's block, cor
ner of Buckeye Ave. and Third st. on
or about tue first of March. Mr..
Brumm was formerly employed in the
dry goods department at Berry Bros.
establishment.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

All kinds of weather were dished
out to us last week. We had wind
storms, snow storms, rain storms, sun
shine and shadow, in fact, more wealth
er to the square inch than for some
time past.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

A. Munger's case was brought up in
district court Saturday, the charge be-
ing for the illegal sale of spirituous
liquors. The case was not given to the
jury, the court deeming it unnecessary,
there being no evidence worth listening
m
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

Governor Fairchild, of Wisconsin, has
engaged rooms at the Henry House for
the encampment, as has also Mrs.
Wilkins, president of the Women's
Relief Corps.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-24

The Salina Republican calls us a
darling blow hard" You bet that
just strikes US, and we don't have to
blow about anything but facts, either.